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By Lyndsay McCabe May 04, 2013
At a meeting on Thursday, legislators proposed outfitting all school buses with ignition interlock systems - similar to that of a Breathalyzer test - to prevent bus drivers from driving drunk.
By Vickie Moller May 01, 2013
Allan Concepcion, 38, was arrested at his home in Mount Sinai Tuesday morning for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student earlier this year.
By Esther Forrester May 01, 2013
Friend's daughter proclaims that we "owe" her a substantial graduation present.
By Vickie Moller April 30, 2013
Six months after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the East Rockaway Junior/Senior High School, filling it with five feet of water, 1,300 students returned to the renovated building for the first time yesterday.
By Wendy L April 29, 2013
Several child luring attempts on Long Island has parents scared.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 28, 2013
The Lake Grove School is one of two schools that has bilked taxpayers out of millions in inappropriate and unsupported costs.
By Cait Russell April 26, 2013
In response to a possible threat at Commack High School, the Commack School District has suspended all outdoor activities at all of its schools.
By Vickie Moller April 26, 2013
State Education officials are investigating dozens of Long Island school districts for allegedly using controversial election and voting tracking software to influence budget voter turnout.
By Debbi Spiegel April 26, 2013
Screen-Free Week starts on Monday-engage in unplugged fun!
By Vickie Moller April 24, 2013
"Nothing is going to mimic real life exactly so you have to kind of put your own thoughts into it and artistic impression into the ice," explained Mastic Beach High School teacher Rich Daly, as ...
By Debbi Spiegel April 23, 2013
Prom is the most prominent formal event for every junior and senior!
By Vickie Moller April 22, 2013
Students in grades 3-8 all across New York have begun taking the new high-stakes standardized tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards to better assess how much they know and to promote college and ...
By Robert Ottone April 18, 2013
Two Long Island teachers face scrutiny for allegedly engaging in relations with male students.
By Vickie Moller April 18, 2013
"Structures and Cultures" is a Suffolk County Historical Society exhibit featuring authentic artifacts from four nomadic tribes from around the world, along with interactive displays and videos.
By Christian Abbatecola April 15, 2013
A teacher in the Albany School District has incited heavy criticism after asking students to “argue that Jews are evil” in a persuasive essay.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 13, 2013
A Los Angeles coroner has ruled the cause of Joseph Tutaj's death to be an "invasive" strep infection.
By Vickie Moller April 12, 2013
Since their introduction into the everyday curriculum at St. Mary's Middle School earlier this year, there's been a new level of excitement about learning among students and teachers alike.
By Vickie Moller April 10, 2013
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, chair of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, Monday called on the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to reimburse over a dozen LI school districts for costs to ...
By Vickie Moller April 09, 2013
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which launched in February, is designed to help prospective students make more informed decisions about which college to attend by providing information about affordability and value.
By Vickie Moller April 08, 2013
Hempstead School District Superintendent Susan Johnson Saturday hosted the first-ever "State of the District" address, unveiling a detailed plan to revitalize the ailing district.
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